YEAH Councilis a youth driven and directed group of individuals with disabilities and/or special health care needs. We are focused on developing and strengthening the skills and resources needed to achieve the unique independent life that we each desire.
YEAH does this by empowering, educating and supporting individuals and professionals in the areas of education, advocacy and health care.
Have you heard about the upcoming youth conference Connectionsbeing held 10-3:30 at the Susan N. McLane Audubon Center in Concord NH?
Many people experience barriers to connecting with others socially, learning about resources that connect us to the community or connecting with our own needs to develop healthy boundaries and skills to advocate for ourselves. This day is dedicated to learning about overcoming the barriers and strengthening our connections.
Registration is required. The $10 fee includes all sessions, a full lunch buffet and refreshments throughout the day.
Hope you can join us- feel free to invite friends to register too!
YEAH Council
Dr. Zach Rosetti
Increasing &
Improving
Social Connections
Zach Rosetti, often shares that growing up, his brother was included and accepted, but not befriended. This led him to examine trends related to developing friends with and without disabilities. Join Zach, author of Making Friends in School as hetalks about the importance of social connections, what some of the barriers are that may be encountered, and the strategies that can be used to increase connections.
Advocating for Yourself in Everyday Relationships: Members of the YEAH Council will share what they have learned from a variety of different relationships in their lives and how their experiences have shaped positive relationships.
Creative Expression Gallery:This is an opportunity to showcase your artwork, photography, poetry, songs! Bring something you'd like to share with the group, and listen learn about how others are expressing themselves.
Connecting with the Community: Representatives from several community agencies will be talk about the services they provide. Attend to hear more about what supports and services are available during the transition to adulthood.
Connect with Adaptive Yoga: Back by popular demand, this session will be adapted so everyone will be able to participate and connect with ourselves! A wonderfully relaxing way to end the afternoon!
